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SOCIOLOGY 7191/2 ACTUAL 2025 PAPER MERGED
WITH MARK SCHEME
Paper 2 Research Methods and Topics in Sociology
Tuesday 20 May 2025 Morning Time allowed: 1 hour and 30 minutes
Materials
For this paper you must have:
• an AQA 12-page answer book.
Instructions
• Use black ink or black ball-point pen.
• Write the information required on the front of your answer book. The Paper Reference is 7191/2.
• Answer all questions in Section A and all questions from one topic in Section B.
• Do all rough work in your answer book. Cross through any work you do not want to be marked.
Information
• The marks for questions are shown in brackets.
• The maximum mark for this paper is 60.
• Questions carrying 10 marks or more should be answered in continuous prose. In these questions
you will be marked on your ability to:
− use good English
− organise information clearly
− use specialist vocabulary where appropriate.
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Section A
Research Methods
Answer all questions in this section.
0 1 Outline two factors that influence a sociologist’s choice of research topic.
[4 marks]
0 2 Evaluate the disadvantages of using official statistics in sociological research.
[16 marks]
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Section B
Choose one topic from this section and answer all the questions on that topic.
Topic B1 Culture and Identity
0 3 Define the term ‘popular culture’.
[2 marks]
0 4 Using one example, briefly explain how the perceptions of others may affect an
individual’s sense of identity.
[2 marks]
0 5 Outline three characteristics of a subculture.
[6 marks]
0 6 Outline and explain two ways in which an individual’s social experiences may be shaped
by ethnicity.
[10 marks]
0 7 Read Item A below and answer the question that follows.
Item A
Some feminists argue that the role of socialisation is to reinforce patriarchy and gender
inequality. They suggest that agencies of socialisation, such as the family and the media,
transmit values that justify gender inequality and reproduce traditional gender roles.
However, other sociologists argue that patriarchy has significantly declined in society.
Some view the socialisation process in a more positive light, arguing that it creates
harmony and stability in society.
Applying material from Item A and your knowledge, evaluate the feminist view that the role
of socialisation is to reinforce and reproduce patriarchy.
[20 marks]
Turn over for the next topic
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SOCIOLOGY 7191/2 ACTUAL 2025 PAPER MERGED
WITH MARK SCHEME
Paper 2 Research Methods and Topics in Sociology
Tuesday 20 May 2025 Morning Time allowed: 1 hour and 30 minutes
Materials
For this paper you must have:
• an AQA 12-page answer book.
Instructions
• Use black ink or black ball-point pen.
• Write the information required on the front of your answer book. The Paper Reference is 7191/2.
• Answer all questions in Section A and all questions from one topic in Section B.
• Do all rough work in your answer book. Cross through any work you do not want to be marked.
Information
• The marks for questions are shown in brackets.
• The maximum mark for this paper is 60.
• Questions carrying 10 marks or more should be answered in continuous prose. In these questions
you will be marked on your ability to:
− use good English
− organise information clearly
− use specialist vocabulary where appropriate.
for more: tyrionpapers.com
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IB/G/Jun25/G4004/E5 7191/2
Section A
Research Methods
Answer all questions in this section.
0 1 Outline two factors that influence a sociologist’s choice of research topic.
[4 marks]
0 2 Evaluate the disadvantages of using official statistics in sociological research.
[16 marks]
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IB/G/Jun25/7191/2
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Section B
Choose one topic from this section and answer all the questions on that topic.
Topic B1 Culture and Identity
0 3 Define the term ‘popular culture’.
[2 marks]
0 4 Using one example, briefly explain how the perceptions of others may affect an
individual’s sense of identity.
[2 marks]
0 5 Outline three characteristics of a subculture.
[6 marks]
0 6 Outline and explain two ways in which an individual’s social experiences may be shaped
by ethnicity.
[10 marks]
0 7 Read Item A below and answer the question that follows.
Item A
Some feminists argue that the role of socialisation is to reinforce patriarchy and gender
inequality. They suggest that agencies of socialisation, such as the family and the media,
transmit values that justify gender inequality and reproduce traditional gender roles.
However, other sociologists argue that patriarchy has significantly declined in society.
Some view the socialisation process in a more positive light, arguing that it creates
harmony and stability in society.
Applying material from Item A and your knowledge, evaluate the feminist view that the role
of socialisation is to reinforce and reproduce patriarchy.
[20 marks]
Turn over for the next topic
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